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Holiday Season Selling, Yes or No?...jroosevelt@kw.com, Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

I've sold homes in every season, even between Christmas and New Year's Day, that week where "nothing sells." It is a conundrum for sellers as to whether or not they should keep their house on the market. I vote YES.

Often, home decorated for the holidays is very enticing.

We have the expanded and extended first home homebuyer tax credit in play so the pool of motivated buyers has increased.

Traditionally, January is the biggest month for relo/corporate transfers. That market has changed dramatically, but still is a segment with more serious shoppers.

Depending on the area of the country, there may befewer homes on the market so your home will stand out.

Finally, it only takes that ONE buyer, and why take a chance on missing them by temporarily withdrawing the house from the market? It is simply "free market time."

Posted by Janice Roosevelt,Ecobroker, ABR, e-PRO - Matt F on 11/13/2009 06:57 AM

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2 Comments on Holiday Season Selling, Yes or No?...jroosevelt@kw.com, Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

NOV

Hi Janice.

I always recommend Yes! Especially this year. Here in Prince William County Virginia inventory is low and that give all sellers a competitive edge in the marketplace. Buyers who look during the holidays are generally motivated to purchase. Over the years December has traditionally been a great month to sell a home.

NOV

Hello Janice..I agree with you..Buyers who are looking this time of year are serious buyers,ready to BUY..If you do not allow them to see your home you may be missing the one right buyer for it.....They may end up buying someone elses home ...This is a wonderful time of year to have your house on the market...

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